AWARD CATEGORIES
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
This category refers to the design and implementation of technology solutions that ensure equitable access and usability among diverse range of individuals, organizations, and projects, regardless of their background, resources, or capabilities, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities. These initiatives may focus on accessibility features, assistive technologies, inclusive design principles, or initiatives empowering marginalized communities and persons with disabilities.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
EDUCATION
This category refers to the use of technology to provide equitable access to quality education, empower marginalized communities, and foster lifelong learning opportunities for individuals and communities. These initiatives may focus on addressing systemic challenges, bridging educational gaps, and empowering learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
This category recognizes initiatives leveraging technology to address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. These initiatives may focus on renewable energy, waste management, conservation efforts, water sanitation, sustainable agriculture, or any other innovative solution contributing to environmental sustainability.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
HEALTHTECH
This category recognizes initiatives harnessing technology to improve healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes, thereby enhancing public health and well-being. These initiatives may include telemedicine platforms, health monitoring devices, medical diagnostic tools, patient management systems, or solutions building equitable access to health care through tech and other healthcare innovations.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
LIVELIHOOD
This category recognizes initiatives leveraging technology to empower individuals with skills and enhance livelihood opportunities, thereby fostering financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth. These initiatives focusing on income generation, employment opportunities, skill development and trainings, access to productive resources, including land, capital, technology, information, networks, etc.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
AI FOR SOCIAL GOOD
This category recognizes initiatives that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing social, environmental, or humanitarian challenges. These initiatives should harness the power of AI technologies to create positive impact, advance human welfare, and contribute to sustainable development goals.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
CYBERSECURITY
This category recognizes initiatives that leverage technology to address cybersecurity challenges, enhance digital security measures, and promote safe and secure digital environments. These initiatives may include innovative approaches to threat detection, data protection, encryption, secure coding practices, risk management, cybersecurity awareness, and education efforts.
1- SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
2- SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
SOCIAL INNOVATION THROUGH CSR
This category recognizes and celebrates organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to investing in innovation and technology to create a positive social impact through CSR programs. These initiatives should extend beyond financial contributions, highlighting innovative approaches that embody social innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to promote sustainable development and drive social impact.
SEGMENT C: CORPORATE/CORPORATE FOUNDATION
TECH VOLUNTEERING
This category recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in leveraging technology through volunteering initiatives to address social, environmental, or community challenges. These initiatives may include innovative approaches and meaningful contributions made by employees who utilize their technological expertise to create positive change and make a difference in society.
SEGMENT C: CORPORATE/CORPORATE FOUNDATION
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLABORATION
This category recognizes private organizations that have partnered with government bodies and other stakeholders to implement technology initiatives for societal well-being in India. It honors organizations tackling complex issues through systemic change, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions. These initiatives must showcase the combined strengths and resources of both sectors to drive innovation and create inclusive solutions that benefit communities nationwide.
SEGMENT A: FOR-PROFIT
SEGMENT B: NOT-FOR-PROFIT
SEGMENT C: CORPORATE/CORPORATE FOUNDATION
